Art and Art History Major, Art History Emphasis

Major Requirements

A student who completes the major requirements earns a degree in art and art history.

Required Courses

• Five ARTH classes (art history) at the 100, 200, or 300 levels. Maximum one at the 100 level. At least one at the 300 level. Non-studio ARTS (architecture) classes may also count toward these (ARCH 105, ARCH 220, ARCH 244, ARCH 245, ARCH 273, ARCH 275, ARCH 277, etc.).
• Two ARTS classes (studio art)
• Two electives: any choice or combination of additional art history courses, studio courses, transfer credits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/study abroad program. An additional option for the electives is one or two courses from another Colgate department. In order for extra-departmental Colgate courses to count as an art history elective, the student must a) demonstrate the relevance of the course(s) to their learning trajectory in art history; b) obtain prior approval from their adviser and the department chair; and c) take the course(s) prior to their senior year.
• ARTH 475 - Senior Project: Art History , to be taken in the fall of the senior year.
• ARTS 499 - Senior Project Intensive  may be taken as an optional eleventh class in the major.

GPA Requirement

A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.

Honors and High Honors

Honors and High Honors information is available on the Art department page.

Art Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Art department catalog page.